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๐ŸŒฟ Growing Cilantro in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. Cilantro can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 15. First frost: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Outdoor
Harvest
Jan 1Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 โ€“ Dec 31 (350 days) ยท Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 22x)

Zone11b
Last FrostJan 15
First FrostDec 31
Season Length350 days
Days to Harvest30
SunPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceLight
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Cilantro in Zone 11b

Sow Seeds Outdoors: Jan 1

Direct sow Cilantro seeds outdoors around Jan 1. Soil temperature should be at least 50ยฐF. Space at 4/sqft (6" apart).

Harvest: Jan 31

First harvest approximately Jan 31 (~30 days from planting). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Fall Planting: Nov 19

For a fall harvest, plant Cilantro around Nov 19 (6 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

โœ… Tomatoesโœ… Peppersโœ… Beansโœ… Peasโœ… Spinach
โŒ FennelโŒ Dill

Plan Your Cilantro Garden

Track Cilantro from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

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